Millions of pounds is lost in England by the failure of the NHS to provide more obesity operations, a study says.

Taking statins may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study suggests.

More needs to be done to establish which are safe and effective ways to relieve morning sickness, experts say.

ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, in children could be caused by a virus, scientists say.

Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say.

Despite significant improvements in cancer survival rates across England, regional differences remain, national statistics show.

Researchers have identified a series of genetic variations which may play a role in a common breast cancer.

People with a mental illness are no more likely to be violent unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study suggests.

The Welsh NHS faces making £380m worth of cutbacks by April, with managers saying it is the biggest challenge they have faced in 20 years.

A type two diabetes drug is still being prescribed in the UK two months after it was recommended for withdrawal, BBC Panorama learns.

Scientists carry out the first rigorous analysis of dance moves that make men attractive to women.

Gardeners are being warned about the risk of Legionnaire's disease from compost after a pensioner developed the disease after handling compost.

Experts warn that radiotherapy is wrongly perceived as 'second best'

Does the NHS do enough for non-English speakers?

Could allowing the sale of body parts be the way to encourage donors?

Scientists in Scotland have found further evidence that ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, could be caused by a virus.

Amy Brown, who fractured her hip four months ago, speaks to the BBC about her experience.

A man who lost 12 stone after a gastric bypass has to be fed by tube because his body cannot cope with solid food.

Figures reveal stark geographical divisions in the toll alcohol takes on health in England.

More than three million doctors have downloaded a phone application to monitor heartbeats through a phone.